Overbearing synonyms and antonyms

ō'vər-bâr'ĭng

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kind (antonym)
Mild, gentle, forgiving
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modest (antonym)
The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.
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nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
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proud
Majestic; magnificent:
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insolent
Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant.
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obnoxious (related)
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high-and-mighty
Marked by arrogance; haughty and overbearing.
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on-one-s-high-horse
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tyrannical (related)
The definition of tyrannical is cruel and unjust power or control.
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arrogant
Marked by or arising from a feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others:
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despotic
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
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oppressive
Difficult to cope with; causing hardship or depressed spirits:
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dictatorial
Of or pertaining to a dictator
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egotistic (related)
Egoistic.
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absolute (related)
Being fully such; utter:
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arbitrary
(Law) Relating to a decision made by a court or legislature that lacks a grounding in law or fact:
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autocratic
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
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bossy
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
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bullying
Haughty
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cavalier
The definition of cavalier is an arrogant person or someone indifferent or casual about important matters.
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compelling
The definition of compelling is someone or something extremely attractive or interesting.
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disdainful
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
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dogmatic
The definition of dogmatic is the strong expression of opinions as if they were facts.
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dogmatical
Alternative form of dogmatic.
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dominant
(Genetics) Designating or relating to that one of any pair of allelic hereditary factors which, when both are present in the germ plasm, dominates over the other and appears in the organism
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domineering
Arrogant in asserting or attempting to assert one's will over others; overbearing.
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haughty
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
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high-handed
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
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imperious
The definition of imperious is someone or something that is domineering and demanding, without any justification or right.
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insupportable
Lacking grounds or defense; unjustifiable:
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lordly
Haughty; overbearing
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magisterial
Domineering; pompous
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masterful
Fond of acting the part of a master; domineering; imperious
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overpowering
So strong as to be overwhelming:
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peremptory
That cannot be denied, changed, delayed, opposed, etc., as a command
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pompous
Characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important
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supercilious
Feeling or showing haughty disdain.
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superior
High or higher in order, status, rank, etc.
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lofty
Idealistic, implying over-optimism
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prideful
(Chiefly Scotland, North America) Full of pride; haughty, arrogant.
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authoritarian
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one was an authority.
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attitude (related)
Overly convinced of one's own superiority and importance
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over (related)
Having reached the other side; having got across
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sniffy
Disposed to showing arrogance or contempt; haughty.
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swaggering
(comparative more swaggering, superlative most swaggering)
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over-bearing (related)
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overbear (related)
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unsympathetic (related)
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domineer (related)
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uncare (related)
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uncooperative (related)
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imperative
(Gram.) Designating or of the mood of a verb that expresses a command, strong request, or exhortation
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unassertive (antonym)
Not assertive
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irascible (related)
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  • Obviously he isn't as overbearing as Alex.

  • The indirect light of the late afternoon sun was hot without being overbearing, like it would be in a few months.

  • While the effort is commendable, and the actress playing the overbearing matriarch is especially good, most of the acting is unconvincing.

  • But he was too hasty and overbearing.

  • This is partly because of the individuals to whom you are attracted, and in part because you become so overbearing and dominating.

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